Where should I go from here?

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Hello everyone,
i am in a little bit of a pickle right now. I want to leave my current job because there is just no more room for advancement there. I have been with the same employer for eleven years. I grew up in Sweden and the problem is that a lot of colleges where only offering two year degree's, so I have an AA in Business administration. I have extensive background in dental sales and have been told that I have a wonderdul, bubbly and energetic personality and that "I can sell ice to an eskimo". My question to you all is: how important is your degree if you bring experience and the right attitude?

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jelie3110 I would say that at this stage in your career, your skills and experience are much more important than having a degree. The ability to sell is a very valued skill and it is one that is most valued by employers. Have you considered the option of working as a representative for a company that sells products to dentists?

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I am also agree with what Fergal said. As you said you are having quite a strong back ground and experience with 11 years, so it is much more powerful than degree/ Degree matters mostly at the start of career, but it is not your case..The skills and values that you have created is much more beneficial to your career.

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Thank you both, makes me feel a whole lot better When it comes to putting together a resume, do you have any tips on how to write a resume basad on my life experiences rather than focusing on my education.

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jelie3110 you might find this article on WikiHow helpful How to Make a Resume. When writing a resume the important things are not to make it too long, highlight your strengths and achievements and focus it so that the strengths and achievements you do highlight are relevant to the position you are applying for.

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Rather than just writing a resume, I would try to do something memorable. Have confidence, if you can sell ice to an Eskimo, you should sure be able to sell your services to a business that needs them! I think you'd really like the book Linchpin by Seth Godin.

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i have a problem i don't want to leave my job but my studies for ONLINE BUSINESS DEGREES is getting a bit too mch for me to handle... i cant understand what should i leave my studies or my job....im very depressed plz help me out

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i have a problem i don't want to leave my job but my studies for ONLINE BUSINESS DEGREES is getting a bit too mch for me to handle... i cant understand what should i leave my studies or my job....im very depressed plz help me out

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I was also facing the same problem and discussed it with my manager he told me to take less subjects per semester I was taking 5 or 6 courses in a semester but now I do not take than more than three. It will surely extend the degree duration but it won't hurt if you are doing job

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